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[Q] Hard Reset EPST Code?

Anyone have it? Want to hard reset my phone with the code, not by going through the menu to Factory Data Reset.

##786#
You probably want to be on stock to be safe though. I recall a while back they had some problems with resetting from the ROM with the recompiled kernels, though they might have resolved those issues by now.

sfhub said:
##786#
You probably want to be on stock to be safe though. I recall a while back they had some problems with resetting from the ROM with the recompiled kernels, though they might have resolved those issues by now.
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The ##786# has always seemed to work for me -- but if I am not using the full stock odexed Odin tar, it doesn't restore the /preload folder... Not a big deal, but it gives me a "feeling" that not everything finishes.
It does do the factory wipe, activation, PRL checks, etc. regardless.

Awesome. Thanks guys!

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google voice highjacked my phone now calls wont go through, hope this helps!

I have a noobie question. after you type ##786# it asks to enter msl. I am not sure what to enter. can anyone help?

jjdellorusso said:
I have a noobie question. after you type ##786# it asks to enter msl. I am not sure what to enter. can anyone help?
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Go to adb shell or install Terminal Emulator.
Run the following command (case sensitive): getprop ril.MSL
The 6 digit code it spits out is your MSL.

nivron said:
Go to adb shell or install Terminal Emulator.
Run the following command (case sensitive): getprop ril.MSL
The 6 digit code it spits out is your MSL.
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remember if you use swype it capitalizes the I. so I would change keyboards before doing that

nivron said:
Go to adb shell or install Terminal Emulator.
Run the following command (case sensitive): getprop ril.MSL
The 6 digit code it spits out is your MSL.
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Also make sure that you remember it is case sensitive, so everything must be lowercase, and MSL must be in all caps

I am using adb shell it is installed on my desktop. when i run adb and type in that code it states that 'getprop' is not recognized as an internal, external command, operable program or batch file. Am I running adb wrong. thanks for your help

I font know about the adb method. I use terminal emulater from the android market.

[HOWTO] Force 1x network

Good afternoon.
After much digging, I answered my own question and I figured that I would pass this along.
How to force 1x with the E4GT:
1) Dial *2 on your handset and politely request your MSL (Master Subsidy Lock) from tech support. You can also download a terminal emulator from the market and enter getprop ril.MSL to obtain the MSL. (Thanks nivron)
2) Head over to your dialer and type ##DEBUG#
3) Enter your MSL.
4) Select other, then HDR/1x Settings
5) Select cdma only and press ok.
6) Profit! Enjoy your extended battery life!

The com.android.sprintmenu.HDR1X_Selection activity brings up a menu where you can select between Auto, CDMA only, and EVDO only. The CDMA only option is what you want.
To actually open the activity, you'll need another app like LauncherPro (the free version is fine), ADWLauncher (not sure if Pro is needed, but that's what I have), or Tasker. In the launchers, you can get to the activity list through the add shortcut menu. In Tasker, you'll have to create a task with a component intent action. Put "com.android.sprintmenu.HDR1X_Selection" in for Class, and "com.android.sprintmenu" for Package. Set Cat to "None" and Target to "Activity".
As an aside to anyone who is relatively advanced with Android, is there a way to use Tasker to actually change the options in this menu instead of just launching it, perhaps with Action Intent or Component Intent? I tried putting integers in data, but it didn't do anything.

dmchssc said:
The com.android.sprintmenu.HDR1X_Selection activity brings up a menu where you can select between Auto, CDMA only, and EVDO only. The CDMA only option is what you want.
To actually open the activity, you'll need another app like LauncherPro (the free version is fine), ADWLauncher (not sure if Pro is needed, but that's what I have), or Tasker. In the launchers, you can get to the activity list through the add shortcut menu. In Tasker, you'll have to create a task with a component intent action. Put "com.android.sprintmenu.HDR1X_Selection" in for Class, and "com.android.sprintmenu" for Package. Set Cat to "None" and Target to "Activity".
As an aside to anyone who is relatively advanced with Android, is there a way to use Tasker to actually change the options in this menu instead of just launching it, perhaps with Action Intent or Component Intent? I tried putting integers in data, but it didn't do anything.
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I appreciate the advice, man, but I found a simpler solution and updated my original post.

djkraemer said:
I appreciate the advice, man, but I found a simpler solution and updated my original post.
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FYI, you can also install Terminal Emulator and run getprop ril.MSL to get your MSL number. You don't have to call anyone, or even be rooted to do this.

nivron said:
FYI, you can also install Terminal Emulator and run getprop ril.MSL to get your MSL number. You don't have to call anyone, or even be rooted to do this.
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OP updated

djkraemer said:
6) Profit! Enjoy your extended battery life!
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And the point of this is to gain what? For that I just turn off data when not needed and on when needed ... if is just to save battery that is. There are widgets for this.

nivron said:
FYI, you can also install Terminal Emulator and run getprop ril.MSL to get your MSL number. You don't have to call anyone, or even be rooted to do this.
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Actually you do need to be rooted. I believe superuser permissions are required to run that command. So you have to type su before getprop ril.MSL

EpicFlair said:
Actually you do need to be rooted. I believe superuser permissions are required to run that command. So you have to type su before getprop ril.MSL
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No root needed..... Swype capitalizes the I in ril so it screws it up use Samsung keyboard
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium

Epix4G said:
No root needed..... Swype capitalizes the I in ril so it screws it up use Samsung keyboard
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Oh, OK good to know. I think I read somewhere that you need to enter SU, but I guess not

I was curious, and yea no root or SU needed.

[Guide] Get your MSL# on your Sprint SGS3

Easiest Method - Thanks to billard412! From his post:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28169785&postcount=14 (Give him thanks)
What worked for me to to go to the screen where it requested it(thru ##3282# menu) once there type getprop ril.MSL in adb or terminal, if it shows nothing type anything in the msl box, and after it says invalid code retype getprop ril.MSL and it'll show. Hope this helps
Method #2:
I didnt develop this, but think it best belongs here. I take no credit for this. This was from Viperboy, and I expect him to get all the credit for it. Please go to his thread and thank him.
I used the zip from Viperboy in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1621993
1. Download the flashable zip and flash from recovery
2. Let the phone boot and go into terminal emulator (I use adb from command promp in windows)
3.Type "su". **If using adb "adb shell" then "su"
4. Type "getprop ril.MSL"
****I have had instances where the flashable mode didnt work. In that case, try the manual way listed in Viperboys OP****
Tada!!!! Right it down.
Now you can do all those hidden menu things ##DATA##, etc.
Here is a video of the first method, using connectbot (terminal emulator). http://youtu.be/CWb8ootppo0

Easier Way
I downloaded "Get my MSL" from the market and it gave it to me before i was even rooted

Cool. I have always run scripts to get mine, and it didnt work with this phone, so I tried Viperboys method. Thanks for letting us know that worked.

All I get after flashing and typing
getprop ril.MSL in terminal is
[email protected]:/ #
What can't I get this msl?
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda premium

shadowsnake6666 said:
I downloaded "Get my MSL" from the market and it gave it to me before i was even rooted
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This doesn't work either
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda premium

I have got the OP method to work on mine 3 times now. You may have to try it a couple times. I noticed that after I flashed the zip, I went to /system/bin and msl wasnt there. I used root explorer, moved msl to /system/bin and gave it all permissions, then did what I said in the OP via adb and it worked.

shadowsnake6666 said:
I downloaded "Get my MSL" from the market and it gave it to me before i was even rooted
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Get my MSL doesn't work for me either. Worked on my Nexus S 4g and Evo, not on the GS3. I'm rooted. Maybe that's the difference? I can't imagine why that would make a difference. Anyone else get their MSL using the app?

The app didnt work for me, but like I said, try the manual mode if all else fails.

You guys are right I'm rooted and running a custom rom and I tried the app again and it didn't work good thing I wrote it down before I rooted

Here is the easiest way with any sprint phone. Activate it online and it's what they called the "programming code." I don't know if it will work if you are already activated. But if you have a backup phone. Activate that then activate your SG3 again.
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I got it with connecbot, no root. First time didn't work, did getprop alone then did getprop ril.MSL and got it.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda premium

I've tried everything. I can't get it. I know how to cuz I've done it a million times, but now it just doesn't want to.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda app-developers app

I'm totally stuck, can't get my MSL at all. no method here is working for me...

If it didnt work for you..
What worked for me to to go to the screen where it requested it(thru ##3282# menu) once there type getprop ril.MSL in adb or terminal, if it shows nothing type anything in the msl box, and after it says invalid code retype getprop ril.MSL and it'll show.

You could also activate the phone online at Sprint.com takes 5 minutes
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I was able to get the MSL by calling in and requesting to perform a full system reset (not just data). ##RTN# requires it in order to proceed.

billard412 said:
What worked for me to to go to the screen where it requested it(thru ##3282# menu) once there type getprop ril.MSL in adb or terminal, if it shows nothing type anything in the msl box, and after it says invalid code retype getprop ril.MSL and it'll show. Hope this helps
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This worked perfectly, thank you!
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda app-developers app

Doing what billard412 says, worked, thank you.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda premium

billard412 said:
What worked for me to to go to the screen where it requested it(thru ##3282# menu) once there type getprop ril.MSL in adb or terminal, if it shows nothing type anything in the msl box, and after it says invalid code retype getprop ril.MSL and it'll show. Hope this helps
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Nothing else had been working for me. This worked like a charm, Thanks !!!

billard412 said:
What worked for me to to go to the screen where it requested it(thru ##3282# menu) once there type getprop ril.MSL in adb or terminal, if it shows nothing type anything in the msl box, and after it says invalid code retype getprop ril.MSL and it'll show. Hope this helps
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Nothing worked except this..
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda app-developers app

Rooted Sprint SGS3 no data?

Rooted my SGS3. Installed CM 10.1. Missed Touchwiz. Went into CWM to restore prior ROM. Softbricked phone. Downloaded MB1 full (odex) and Baseband update. Flashed Baseband and MB1. Rebooted, now I have no data. Can call and text. Radio & BB are L710VPBMB1. Hardware is L710.14. PRL 25012. PRI 0x01. PCB SAMSUNG M2_SPT.000e.
Please help!

Update PRL and Profile and reboot. Then try data
I like to break stuff!

-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
Update PRL and Profile and reboot. Then try data
I like to break stuff!
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Can't. It gives me the error (code 6) Connection Error.

Turn on wifi first
I like to break stuff!

Did. Rewiped. Reinstalled. Rebooted. Same situation. Am I using the right radio?

Is your sgs3 a sprint phone? Or is it for another carrier? Cuz you have a sprint modem on it so if it's a sprint s3 yes its the right modem, if its for another carrier you're in the wrong forum.
Edit: nvm I see your hw is l710 in the OP so right phone. Try doing a master reset and reprovision. First get your MSL by downloading terminal emulator ovwr wifi then going to dialer dial ##3282# pick an option and select edit type 000000 let it fail open terminal emulator and type getprop ril.MSL which is case sensitive. The 6 digit code in between the first line where you entered the getprop snd ths new command line is your MSL. Then go to settings> about phone > status and find MIN if its a different 10 digits than your phone # write it down. Now go back to dialer and hit ##786# > reset > enter MSL. Let it reboot. Once its all booted up go to dialer again ##72786# > edit > enter MSL and then manually add your phone# and MIN, back out and it should auto reboot, if not reboot. Then update PRL and Profile, reboot again, see if your data is back now
I like to break stuff!

It's a Sprint SGS3. Can't get Android Terminal Emulator to give me any information when I enter getprop ril.MSL.

holtmeyer said:
It's a Sprint SGS3. Can't get Android Terminal Emulator to give me any information when I enter getprop ril.MSL.
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You need to enter the bad msl in the ## menu first doesnt matter which menu can be ##3282# ##786# etc the false value will unhide the msl
Another option is to go on sprint.com and act like you want to activate the device follow the on screen steps til you get tk the page with the provisioning infl and your MSL write it down then leave the page you'll need to enter your esn/imei
I like to break stuff!

[Q] Can't find MSL code!

I would like to find my MSL code. I have looked on the forums and I've done what they tell me, but nothing is working. And I would like some step-by-step guidance so I can get this code. Thanks in advance! (Running stock ROM, if that is of any importance.)

Call sprint and ask for it, easiest way.

Stupid1337deer said:
I would like to find my MSL code. I have looked on the forums and I've done what they tell me, but nothing is working. And I would like some step-by-step guidance so I can get this code. Thanks in advance! (Running stock ROM, if that is of any importance.)
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Go to the thread linked below for a step by step.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28158121
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MikROMs Since 3/13/11

That method only works if you are on LJ7, if you aren't, then you need to downgrade your rom.

prboy1969 said:
Go to the thread linked below for a step by step.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28158121
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I saw that earlier, and I ran that script, followed the instructions exactly, redid it a few times incase I did it wrong, and it STILL didn't work. It would say it found my MSL but whenever I told it to read it, it said "Your MSL is ."
So now I don't know what to do.

Ah okay. Is that my ONLY option? Other than calling Sprint?

Yes

Stupid1337deer said:
Ah okay. Is that my ONLY option? Other than calling Sprint?
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On calling Sprint: If they insist on a reason for giving it to you, you "could" them you are having issues connecting your phone to your PC and that you've reloaded drivers, used a different cable, different PC and tell them somebody online told you to try the dialer code *#7284# on your keypad to access the URT and USB settings to fix it (i.e. make sure that URT is set to Modem and USB is set to PDA and not modem which may fix all connectivity issues with your pc). To use the dialer code *#7284# you will need your MSL number and that's why you are calling them. I don't know why they give some folks such a problem with this info. I was having a tech issue with an Epic 4G that required them to give me the MSL code to try a "soft reset." After doing that I asked for my MSL on my SG3 in case I ever ran into a problem where I needed to do something like that with it and they gave it to me right away.

metalfan78 said:
That method only works if you are on LJ7, if you aren't, then you need to downgrade your rom.
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Yes. I know this. It is also in the thread. Which is just a Nand, and flash away. Which IMO is easier than calling Sprint, and possibly having to deal with someone who is possibly going to give you a hard time for no reason. Not that it happens all the time, but it does.
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On calling Sprint: If they insist on a reason for giving it to you, you "could" them you are having issues connecting your phone to your PC and that you've reloaded drivers, used a different cable, different PC and tell them somebody online told you to try the dialer code *#7284# on your keypad to access the URT and USB settings to fix it (i.e. make sure that URT is set to Modem and USB is set to PDA and not modem which may fix all connectivity issues with your pc). To use the dialer code *#7284# you will need your MSL number and that's why you are calling them. I don't know why they give some folks such a problem with this info. I was having a tech issue with an Epic 4G that required them to give me the MSL code to try a "soft reset." After doing that I asked for my MSL on my SG3 in case I ever ran into a problem where I needed to do something like that with it and they gave it to me right away.
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@ rando991I find it much easier just to keep Sprint ( or any Carrier )out of the equation if possible. Like I started above. It's a 50 /50 proposition. Sometimes you get someone that will give you the MSL without asking. Sometimes you get a person who will ask you a bunch of unnecessary questions. You never know.
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QUOTE=prboy1969;43607186]Go to the thread linked below for a step by step.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28158121
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I did what it said and it said this
[email protected]:/ $ su
[email protected]:/ # msl
sh: msl: can't execute: Permission denied
126|[email protected]:/ #

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That method only works if you are on LJ7, if you aren't, then you need to downgrade your rom.
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It said this
[email protected]:/ $ su
[email protected]:/ # msl
sh: msl: can't execute: Permission denied
126|[email protected]:/ #

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Go to the thread linked below for a step by step.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28158121
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11
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It said this
[email protected]:/ $ su
[email protected]:/ # msl
sh: msl: can't execute: Permission denied
126|[email protected]:/ # msl
sh: msl: can't execute: Permission denied
126|[email protected]:/ # msl
sh: msl: can't execute: Permission denied
126|[email protected]:/ # sustem
sh: sustem: not found
127|[email protected]:/ # system
sh: system: not found
127|[email protected]:/ # system/bin/msl
sh: system/bin/msl: can't execute: Permission denied
126|[email protected]:/ # msl
sh: msl: can't execute: Permission denied
126|[email protected]:/ # msl
/system/bin/msl[130]: clear: not found
/system/bin/msl[131]: whoami: not found
/system/bin/msl[131]: [: root: unexpected operator/operand
/system/bin/msl[218]: clear: not found
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Sprint Galaxy Nexus
MSL Finder v1.2
by -viperboy-
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1) Get MSL
2) Read saved MSL
3) Delete saved MSL
c) Changelog
Please choose an option (Enter to exit): 1
Please follow these directions carefully!
Hit the home button so that terminal stays running
and go into the Dialer. Type "*#*#DATA#*#*" and
come back to this terminal. Once you have done this
please press Enter.
This may take a few seconds, please be patient!
/system/bin/msl[218]: grep: not found
/system/bin/msl[218]: cut: not found
/system/bin/msl[218]: cat: <stdout>: Broken pipe
/system/bin/msl[218]: stat: not found
/system/bin/msl[218]: cut: not found
/system/bin/msl[218]: [: 1: unexpected operator/operand
Your MSL is . This has been saved on your sdcard.
The option to read a saved MSL will now be available
in the main menu.
Press Enter to continue...
/system/bin/msl[218]: clear: not found
/system/bin/msl[218]: clear: not found
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Sprint Galaxy Nexus
MSL Finder v1.2
by -viperboy-
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1) Get MSL
2) Read saved MSL
3) Delete saved MSL
c) Changelog
Please choose an option (Enter to exit): 2
Your MSL is
Press Enter to continue...

Are you on an LJ7 Rom ?
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11

prboy1969 said:
Go to the thread linked below for a step by step.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28158121
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prboy1969 said:
Are you on an LJ7 Rom ?
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Yes

prboy1969 said:
Are you on an LJ7 Rom ?
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What do I do now??

Just call sprint, tell them you were in a repair store having your phone looked at and one of the techs told you its a good idea to keep your msl handy and that you should call sprint to get it. That what I did and I got it no problem.

Did you try the method from the post in the link below ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28169785
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11

Have you tried using the app "get my msl"?
I've pulled the msl off three s3s really easily with these steps.
1. downgraded to LJ7 full stock.
2. Open the app then hit the home button.
3. Go to data settings, (phone dialer dial ##data#)
4. Hit edit and type 000000, it'll give you an error message, hold the home button and go back to the msl app on your open apps selection (dont close the dialer just press and hold to open recent apps).
5. Hit get my msl (may need to hit the menu button) and then it should give you your msl.
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prboy1969 said:
Did you try the method from the post in the link below ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28169785
TEAM MiK
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Yeah I've tried everything. I just can't call Sprint, cause I wanna do it myself

Why? Is it a stolen phone? Why do you need to get it yourself, obviously you can't, so why keep f*uckin around with it.